Tag: books

The Inner Monologue: An Acting Experiment with The Wizard of Iz

September 15, 2026

The Inner Monologue: An Acting Experiment with The Wizard of Iz What changes in a performance when actors begin listening not only to the words being spoken—but to the thoughts underneath them? In this informal 35-minute rehearsal and conversation, Michael Shoeman and Janet Berkowitz explore The Inner Monologue, an acting technique designed to help actors … More The Inner Monologue: An Acting Experiment with The Wizard of Iz

Remember Those “Choose Your Own Adventure” Stories?

September 10, 2026

REMEMBER THOSE “CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE” STORIES? I was at the gym this morning and on the television, on a legitimate news station, there was a headline reading “AI will destroy humanity in less than 10 years.” My initial thought was, “Not if human beings start treating each other differently.” Two days ago I choose to interact … More Remember Those “Choose Your Own Adventure” Stories?

Living Library Book Club, July Edition

August 14, 2026

🌿 The Living Library Book Club: July Edition 🌿 Last night, the Living Library opened its doors—this time in conversation with the Mental Health Association of New Jersey. What unfolded wasn’t just a book discussion; it was a rehearsal for the new world: a space where stories, silences, and sacred questions wove together into something … More Living Library Book Club, July Edition

A First Look at “Great, Again?”

August 4, 2026

“Great, Again?” is a theater workshop presentation inspired by Frost/Nixon interviews depicting the Trump presidency. The first presentation will be presented at Pebble Hill Interfaith Church on August 8. More information about the workshop presentation included below… All seven “Great, Again?” promo videos are included in one edited segment. Testimonies from the August 8 “Workshop … More A First Look at “Great, Again?”

The Living Library Book Club, Part 1

June 22, 2026

 The Living Library Book Club Part One: Introductions What happens when founders, authors, nonprofit leaders, and innovators come together to talk about the stories that shaped their lives? In the first installment of The Living Library Book Club, Michael Shoeman welcomes a diverse group of guests for a conversation about purpose, personal growth, and the … More The Living Library Book Club, Part 1